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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The LeFleur East Foundation spent $200,000 in the past nine months to upgrade Parham Bridges Park by adding new pickleball courts, resurfacing tennis courts and building a wooden privacy fence with a new gate to improve security. The foundation will work with city and county partners to repair the collapsed trail bridge and repave the parking lot — efforts that aim to make the park safer and more welcoming for residents. FOX 40
- ➤ The LeFleur East Foundation spent $200,000 in the past nine months to improve Parham Bridges Park with new pickleball courts, resurfaced tennis courts, and a privacy fence funded by private donations and grants. The group will add a new gate at the main entrance—further steps include rearranging parking and repairing a walking trail bridge to boost park safety and enjoyment. WLBT News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 3-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition at UMMC in Yazoo County after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head when the toddler accidentally discharged a gun early Saturday morning—authorities recovered the weapon and the investigation remains ongoing. WAPT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge will decide early next week on a motion that could delay the state’s planned execution of 79-year-old inmate Richard Gerald Jordan using a three-drug protocol—attorneys warned that the lack of a strict consciousness check could risk severe pain at the time of lethal injection. FOX 40
- ➤ Capitol Police are searching for a suspect believed to have attacked a person at Poindexter Park following a shooting at 10:12 a.m. on Friday, and officers reported the suspect was seen leaving on a blue bicycle wearing a white shirt and blue pants toward Rose Street while urging anyone with information to call Capitol Police at 601 359 3125. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anna Leah Jolly, who competed as Miss Capital City, was crowned Miss Mississippi 2025 in Vicksburg. She is the 92nd titleholder (the first foreign-born winner) and her crowning marks a historic moment in the pageant tradition. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
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Youth Drumline and Bucket Drumming Experience Camp
5-7 p.m. — Jackson Medical Mall — Refunds available — Two-week percussion camp for youth to enhance rhythm and coordination skills.
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Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Workshop
3-8 p.m. — 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS — Free entry — Enhance your grant writing skills and learn about conservation funding opportunities.
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Mississippi Comic Con
3-8 p.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Affordable entry — Explore a vibrant comic convention featuring legendary guests and numerous vendors.
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Independence Showdown: Battle of the Bands
4-9 p.m. — Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Refunds up to 7 days before event — The Nation's most exciting summertime band event showcasing the best in marching bands.
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Mississippi Comic Con - Day 2
11 AM – 4 PM — Mississippi Trade Mart — Tickets start at $118 — Dive into a world of comics and pop culture at this exciting convention.
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The Cleverlys Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of comedy and music with The Cleverlys who deliver a night full of laughs and melodies.
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Ratchet Bingo Bash
8-11 p.m. — Hilton Jackson — Prizes for winners — The craziest bingo party to hit Mississippi with singing, dancing, and games.
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BGBB Kid's Red Carpet Book Tour & Literacy Festival
5-9 p.m. — Mississippi E-Center at Jackson State University — Family-friendly event — Celebrate literacy with interactive activities and discover diverse books.
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Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk
7:30-10 a.m. — Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum — Benefiting the museum — Participate in a fun and vibrant 5k event with a refreshing watermelon theme.
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SCC Summer Sizzler 2025
12 PM — Baptist Healthplex — Registration fees from $40 — Engage in a signature cycling event with multiple distance options and community support.
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